Season 3
(2008)
Overview
The third season of the American serial drama television series Friday Night Lights began airing in the United States and Canada on October 1, 2008. It was the first season to be aired on DirecTV's The 101 Network. The 13-episode season concluded on The 101 Network on January 14, 2009 and then began its run on NBC two nights later on January 16, 2009. The show was renewed for two more seasons in March 2009, with both seasons airing in the same format as season 3, containing 13 episodes each. T…
Cast
as Eric Taylor
as Tami Taylor
as Julie Taylor
as Tim Riggins
as Landry Clarke
as Lyla Garrity
as Tyra Collette
as Matt Saracen
Episodes
I Knew You When 0.0
October 1, 2008
In the third-season opener, Eric fights to keep his job and helps Smash rebound. Elsewhere, Tami faces new challenges a…
Tami Knows Best 0.0
October 8, 2008
Tami becomes angry by Tyra's actions. In an effort to help his grandma, Matt stumbles upon his estranged mother. Coach …
How the Other Half Lives 0.0
October 15, 2008
Coach worries and fears for his job as Tami befriends Katie McCoy. The pressure is on Matt as everyone's hopes turn to …
Hello, Goodbye 0.0
October 22, 2008
Tami embarrasses herself with the superintendent. Tyra breaks with Landry to take up with Cash, the new bad boy in town…
Every Rose Has Its Thorn 0.0
October 29, 2008
Matt grapples with his mother, his emotions and Coach Taylor as McCoy garners more attention. Tami tangles with Tyra ab…
It Ain't Easy Being J.D. McCoy 0.0
November 5, 2008
Coach is furious with Tim and the team for a freshman hazing. J.D. wins the respect of the town and team. A late night …
Keeping Up Appearances 0.0
November 12, 2008
Eric and Tami try to calm Jamarca's angry parents; Billy helps Tim pursue a scholarship; and Jason, Herc and the Riggin…
New York, New York 0.0
November 19, 2008
Tim is worried when Jason talks about leaving Dillon. Money troubles cause a riff between Tami and Eric. Tyra leans on …
Game of the Week 0.0
December 3, 2008
Tim returns to find both good and bad surprises. Coach has to change his plans and reluctantly supports Tami when she f…
The Giving Tree 0.0
December 10, 2008
It becomes clear JD has no interest in his father's advice regarding Madison. Lyla turns to Riggins when Buddy reveals …
A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall 0.0
December 17, 2008
Tyra is desperate and once again turns to Landry. Coach and Tami learn of a change that could dismantle the Panthers te…
Underdogs 0.0
January 7, 2009
J.D.'s dad has to deal with child protective services after his fight with J.D. Tyra realizes that life isn't fair and …
Tomorrow Blues 0.0
January 14, 2009
Five months later, Coach Taylor's contract is up for review on Billy and Mindy's wedding day. Tyra grows anxious about …